1. GENDER What is “gender”? How do people become gendered?
How do sociologists explain gender?
What are some of the social consequences of gender?
What, if anything, should be done to reduce gender inequality?

2. Key Terms
Sex
Gender
Gender identity
Gender role
Gender performance

3. Origin of Gender Role Differences
Biological Evidence
Psychological Evidence
Limits of the biological/psychological view

4. Conventional Notions of Gender Identity
Boys must be “masculine”
Girls must be “feminine”

5. Gender Norm Violations
By men
By women
Video: “The Proper Way”
Female Doom player

6. How We Become Gendered Theories of gender socialization
The socialization process

7. Gender Socialization Agents
Family
Peer group
Schools
Mass media

8. Sociological Theories of Gender
Functionalism
Conflict
Feminist
Interactionist

9. Elements of Patriarchy & Gender Regimes
Paid work
The household
The State
Violence
Sexuality
Culture

10. Obstacles Faced by Women
Sexism
Discrimination
Sexual Harrassment

11. How to prepare for the exam
If you have not done so already, read the assigned chapters!
If you have read them, skim over the chapters again, reading more closely those sections you found difficult to understand.
Be sure you understand the theories and concepts discussed and learn the terminology (e.g., highlighted terms).
Reread chapter summaries.
Review your class notes carefully.
Form a study group?